State STATISTICAL Office

STATISTICAL RELEASE : 10.1.2025.1

Agricultural areas and crop production, 2025

Sunflower production in 2025 increased by 5.8% compared to 2024

In 2025, 504,478 hectares of arable land were registered. 

In the arable land, a decrease was recorded in vineyards by 1.9%, and an increase in orchards by 1.5%. 

In the same period, an increase in sunflower production was recorded by 5.8%, rice by 2.9%, tobacco by 3.5%, and potatoes by 2.3%. Among other crops, a decrease was recorded in tomatoes by 2.6%, peppers by 1.4%, and fodder corn by 33.5%. 

In 2025, compared to 2024, a significant decrease in production was recorded in all fruits, from 31.6% in peaches to 54.1% in cherries.

Key takeaway

In 2025 compared to 2024:

  • The area of ​​vineyards decreased by 1.9%

  • The production of sunflowers increased by 5.8% and tobacco by 3.5%

  • The production of all fruits decreased, especially cherries by 54.1%

Tables

1) The difference between the agricultural area and the sum of cultivated land and pastures represents the area under marshes, swamps and fishponds


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Structure of cultivated land, 2025

Contact

Slobodan Prckovski
Phone: +389 2 3295 666
Email: slobodan.prckovski@stat.gov.mk

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